Reportedly, irked over the Centre’s unwarranted comportment in the form of repeated attempts to plunder Tamil Nadu’s capital and dominate its culture, Mr Andumuthi Raja categorically warned Delhi not to push Tamil Nadu into making demands for statehood by reducing its autonomy. The balance compensation of Rs 13,505 crore was pendant as of February 2022 in the form of GST arrears to the State of Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu is a state that has been continuously disregarded by the BJP-led central government even though this state contributes greatly to the country’s growth. As per the latest statistics, being India’s second-richest state, Tamil Nadu contributes 9 percent to India’s overall exports, 9.22 percent in GDP, and its share is 19.4 percent in India’s Textile Industry and 32.5 percent in the export of cars. In the export of leather products, Tamil Nadu’s contribution is 33 percent.
